This job is a "replacement" job, the X-formers and primary voltage are unchangeable at 7200V, do I still need the 15KV stuff or can I use 10KV?
The old stuff was direct buried and after being shut down for some sewer line work (where it crossed) when fired back up, it started shorting about every 10 feet or so each time it was patched. Lotsa crack and fissure in the insulation that was kept dry as long as it was kept warm... Ooops!
That's when we were called in...
MASTEC had been there and we figured they'd get the bid... Oops!
#2 Cu may not be required. I need to find out from Joe M. ... I wonder how much cheaper I can find say #1 Al?
Does anyone have a website I can search? I'm not having much luck weeding through the crap while googling. Heck, I'm even having trouble finding anything at Romecable.com ...
Oh, specs require magnetic warning tape and compaction every 6 inches of cover as well as "not being able to tell you were ever there after a couple of months growng season"(verbal quote).
The pull isn't that straight forward, although 2 90's (up at end) should be all we need. We have to cross two creeks and a swamp and it is US Forestry land at a lake resort (Lake Sherwood, WV)... We "...hit three trees and you're outta there" is what we were told. Plus even the grass seeding is specified to the nth degree. Even at just under $25K, we are going to run tight on this job unless I can get cable cheaper than $3 a foot.
HALP!
Thanks for the welcome back...
[This message has been edited by sparky66wv (edited 06-18-2005).]
